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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are people in Tortilla Flats so excited?
(a) It is tourist season.
(b) The paisanos are having a party.
(c) The circus is coming to town.
(d) The bean crop is the best ever.

2. What do the paisanos do after the house burns?
(a) Find a new house.
(b) Walk away.
(c) Sleep on the beach.
(d) Go to a bar.

3. What must the corporal do to the capitan who stole his wife?
(a) Torture him.
(b) Forgive him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Nothing.

4. Which of Danny's characteristics is exaggerated after the party?
(a) His drinking ability.
(b) His dancing style.
(c) His sexual prowess.
(d) His storytelling ability.

5. How can Jesus Maria best be characterized?
(a) Beggar.
(b) Thief.
(c) Humanitarian.
(d) Lothario.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Pilon throw rocks at train engines as a child?

2. How does Pilon choose a spot to dig for treasure?

3. How does Pilon get Joe's trousers back?

4. From whom does Danny get his inheritance?

5. What do people do when they see the Pirate?

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